1. Misery for the wealthy (1-3)

Worldly wealth can be a blessing from the Lord. But gold, silver, money or fashionable clothes cannot be our focus or hope. These things will all rot and corrode in the end. A life spent hoarding wealth for ourselves will end in misery and wailing. Our corroded worldly wealth will testify against us at the judgment. Let's rather use our money for God's kingdom work.

2. God will judge injustice (4-6)

Some brothers and sisters apparently were not paid by wealthy landowners. While the wealthy indulged in luxuries, the workers suffered poverty and injustice. Their cries for help reached the Lord Almighty. God will judge those who have mistreated the poor. May God help us to love our neighbor as ourselves with our money.